Question

Which of the following is true about the solar wind? Select all that apply

the solar wind blows dust around on the Moon.
the solar wind interacts with Earth's magnetosphere.
the solar wind only interacts with the Earth and its moon.
the solar wind may be the source of water on the Moon.

Answer 1

the solar wind interacts with Earth's magnetosphere

Step-by-step explanation:

The Earth's magnetosphere is the zone in which the solar wind interacts with the magnetic field of the Earth. It is acts as a protective layer for the Earth, and without the magnetic field, the magnetosphere would not exist, thus the solar wind would mostly likely destroy everything living on the planet. The solar wind originates from the corona of the Sun. It is basically consisted of electrons and protons that are highly energized and charged, coming outwards of the Sun as a stream. They have enormous temperature of up to one million C degrees, and travel very quickly at speeds of around 900 km/h. The solar winds are also responsible for the formation of the natural phenomenon known as aurora borealis.